Episodes

  • Get to Know Joy and UNNAMED JOYFUL CAT '23 by Kentucky Performance Products
    Feb 25 2026

    On today's show, the tables are turned and I'm in the hot seat to be interviewed by Kristen! Then we'll get back to the training content with New Vocations' Amanda Grace and meet a new adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

    1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    5. Guest: Joy Hills
    6. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    7. Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, Spalding Labs, and Listeners like You!

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    47 mins
  • Mareworthy Match and DANCIN TRIXIE by Kentucky Performance Products
    Feb 10 2026

    On today's show, we chat with our friend Kyle Rothfus of Mareworthy to learn more about the organization's Mare Match service. Then we're back with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

    1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    5. Guest: Kyle Rothfus
    6. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    7. Additional Support Provided by: Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

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    56 mins
  • A New Look at Girths and BOWTIE OR NOTIE by Kentucky Performance Products
    Jan 25 2026

    On today's show, we chat with Linda Hauck of Tapestry Equine Products and learn more about her experience with ex-racehorse sensitivity, leading to the development of her innovative line of products. Then we sit down with New Vocations' Amanda Grace for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

    1. Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    5. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    6. Guest: Linda Hauck
    7. Additional Support Provided by: RideTV, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

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    46 mins
  • 167: Thoroughbreds in Dressage and A Royal Line by Kentucky Performance Products
    Jan 10 2026

    On today's show, we got into the good stuff of dressage training and starting Thoroughbreds for the sport with Katherine Abrams. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

    1. Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    2. Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    3. Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    4. Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    5. Guest: Katherine Abrams
    6. New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    7. Additional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

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    43 mins
  • Bourbon Lane Stable, A Special Holiday Guest, and Blue Got In by Kentucky Performance Products
    Dec 25 2025

    On today's show, we're spending some time with Mike McMahon of Bourbon Lane Stable to learn why this partnership emphasizes aftercare -- and even named a bourbon after one of their retired racehorses. Then we chat with Erin MacDonald of New Vocations' Ocala branch for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. And we have a special guest for the holidays: stay tuned!

    • Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    • Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    • Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    • Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    • Guest: Michael McMahon, Thoroughbred Charities of America
    • New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    • Additional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Stall 13 & Wine Responsibly and Chin Chin Hall by Kentucky Performance Products
    Dec 10 2025

    On today's show, we're learning more about the new non-profit Stall 13 and an unusual case the organization has recently taken in -- just in time for the holidays. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

    • Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    • Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    • Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    • Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    • Guest: Aubrey Graham
    • New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    • Additional Support Provided by: Horse Radio Network, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

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    59 mins
  • Thoroughbreds in the Show Ring and Oreno by Kentucky Performance Products
    Nov 25 2025

    On today's show, we're talking about the challenges and benefits of getting your Thoroughbred into the show ring against other breeds of horses with intrepid competitor Hannah Ong. Then we chat with New Vocations' Amanda Vance from the New York facility for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

    • Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    • Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    • Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    • Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    • Guest: Hannah Ong
    • New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    • Additional Support Provided by: MyNewHorse, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!

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    46 mins
  • Equine Podiatry and Betterinpinehurst by Kentucky Performance Products
    Nov 10 2025

    On today's show, we're learning more about equine podiatry and how it can help our ex-racehorses with one of the best in the business, Travis Burns of Virginia Tech. Then we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Hollern for a new training tip and adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

    • Hosts: Leigh Beamer and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
    • Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
    • Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
    • Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
    • Guest: Travis Burns
    • Guest: Bridget Hollern
    • New Vocations Segment - Adoptable Horse
    • Additional Support Provided by: Equestrian+, Retired Racehorse Project, and Listeners like You!


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    50 mins